Seven burglaries have been reported in the township since August, and police are warning residents to be careful. It is believed the break-ins are part of a string of heists targeting communities up and down the Blue Route. Police theorize that strip is being used by thieves because it is so easy to get off the Blue Route, hit a residence, and then jump right back on I-476 for a quick getaway.

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District Attorney Jack Whelan last night also indicated local police are looking at a suspect arrested in Philadelphia as a possible suspect in the Delco thefts.

"We believe there are similarities that we are looking at," Whelan said after last night's town hall meeting.

Derrick Carter, 33, was arrested after a wild chase in Philadelphia on both the Schuylkill Expressway and I-95. Carter is wanted in a string of burglaries in multiple states. Whelan said he is being looked at in connection with the Delco cases.

Whelan reminded residents of some of the basics of preventing a break-in, starting with locking the doors when you leave home.